Vans steps up for Boys & Girls Club

Employees from Vans participated in volunteer opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress on Sept. 27, as part of the Cypress-based company's “Vans Gives Back Day.”

This marks the third year that Vans, a longtime supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress, has taken part in volunteer projects with the club.

During “Vans Gives Back Day,” employees painted, sanded and completed repair work inside and outside the club's building. The Boys & Girls Club was one of several locations where Vans employees worked on service projects in and around Cypress.

In addition, Cypress Council member Rob Johnson and David Reid, director of healthy lifestyles for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, toured the facility and met with club leadership.

Reid's visit was preceded by a special recognition earlier in September when three members and two staff workers of the club participated in a leadership summit hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of America at the United States Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs.

The Boys & Girls Club of Cypress was one of seven national clubs to receive recognition as an “Excellence Awards” site and earned a $2,500 grant from Boys & Girls Clubs of America and WellPoint Foundation to cover all expenses for participating in the leadership summit.

Reid is working with staff from the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress to reach more youth in the community.

He cited the quality of the Boys & Girls Club programs, and staff and youth participation in the leadership summit.

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